Step 1: Tools And Materials I Used

One piece of thin cardboard. Then I used scissors for cutting the paper needed, glue of course, clamps to hold while gluing, paint brushes, and finally, some high gloss polyurethane varnish, water based. For the driver's license compartment, I used a piece of plastic,3 and 7/8ths by 2 and 7/8ths in.For the edging "leather" I used kraft paper, cut to 3/4in in width. Interior compartments are made of a heavy cardstock.

Step 2: Cut The Cardboard

I used a thin piece of corrugated cardboard to hold down the bulk. The size of the piece is 4x9 and3/8ths in.

Step 3: Cover Edges with Kraft Paper

This would be leather on a typical billfold, but for our purpose, strips of kraft paper are used. Fold the pieces in half, lengthway, then glue to the cardboard. Use a liberal amount of glue so that the entire strip of paper is covered and will adhere to the billfold.

Step 4: Make Credit/Debit Card Pockets

I used a colored cardstock here,again to hold down total bulk of the bill fold. I wanted space for three cards, so needed three pieces of cardstock. See pictures for descriptions on how to glue these and leave enough space for the cards.

Step 5: Make Driver Licence Compartment

Here. I cut cardstock into 3/4 inch strip and long enough to make a border completely around the compartment. I salvaged a piece of plastic from a package I had on hand, cut to the dimensions of 3 and 7/8ths by 2 7/8ths in.

Step 6: Make Driver License For Intended User

In this instance, Micky needed a driver license to drive in California! (It's a Micky Mouse Billfold!). I used my license with a picture of Micky, then added the information by typing it out on the computer, cutting and pasting with a minimum of glue, then took a picture, printed it out and trimmed to fit.

hey, i am ish-new and i want to find out what to do in this site...... any suggestions? WOW this is a awesome wallet......... i love the little license pouch, i have not made it yet but i looked it up on google images........ AWESOME! catch you later!

It's good for the print screen for your personal memoirs ;) Most people who review things are jerks with too high opinions of their opinions. (er. . . instructables company excluded. . . ?) Someone at an awesome website (besides ours!) thought your project was awesome enough to do their own write up about it! That's awesome! awesome.

that looks awesome! I think it may be time for me to make a new wallet soon. I've been using a rubber band for a while (it really works well though!) I dont think I'm going to make it out of cardboard, as I tend to completely shred paper/cardboard ones, but you've definitely given me some good inspiration. good job!